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G. Caballes, Dennis
- Readiness of Tertiary Students in Flexible Learning Approach
Authors
1 Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong City, PH
2 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Manila, PH
Source
Automation and Autonomous Systems, Vol 12, No 3 (2020), Pagination: 62-69Abstract
The unexpected happening this 2020 has changed the lives of the people across the world. It changes the way of life. From busy streets every morning to a ghost town in just an announcement from the President. This Pandemic change many norms everyday like the normal purchasing your groceries in the market to online buying of your necessities to avoid direct contact with other people. There are so many precautionary measures to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 to prevent the spread. One of the precautionary measures of all the countries worldwide is the shutdown of physical classes that shifts to virtual classes to cope up with the prevention of the spread. This study was conducted to assess the readiness of the students of the College of Education on the implementation of Flexible Learning Delivery Mode on the First Semester of SY 2020-2021. The conduct of this study was deemed to be of utmost necessity brought about by the need of educational institutions to adapt to the “new normal” in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results of this study are intended to serve as a basis and guide for the administrators- the College of Education officials in particular, in terms of decision making relative to the loading of the faculty members, scheduling of classes and developing possible programs to support the University’s endeavors on the conduct of Flexible Learning System Delivery. Most frequent number of reasons for not pursuing enrolment in the said semester is due to lack of resources, safety precautions and health risks. However, the majority still would want to pursue studies because tuitions and miscellaneous fees are free.
Keywords
COVID-19, Distance Learning, Flexible Learning, Readiness, Tertiary Education.
- Assessment of Students in Digital Game-Based Learning in Teaching Physics 7
Authors
1 Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong City, PH
2 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Manila, PH
Source
Automation and Autonomous Systems, Vol 12, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 21-28Abstract
In the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results, the Philippines scored the lowest in reading comprehension and the second lowest in mathematics and science. PISA result is also corresponding to the learners’ performance in the National Achievement Test, DepEd realizes the pressure of addressing the issues and gaps in attaining the quality of primary education in the Philippines. Therefore, to improve the educational system in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) continuously implements innovations, particularly in science, where different programs and curricula introduce to appraise the educational standards. Educators have worked on different instructional materials to upgrade the quality of education. Various instructional materials need efficient and enjoyable learning and teaching engagement.
In this generation, everything that one wants to know and get is just one click away. The education also must cope with the fast-changing world where everything revolves in the Digital World, so the Instructional Material also must be digital in form. Digital Game-Based Learning is a kind of method where students learn through mobile devices. In this study, the researchers developed Digital Game-Based Learning in teaching Physics topics such as sound, heat, and light using the ADDIE Model. The development of DGBL was evaluated by 120 Grade 7 students from one of the Laboratory Schools in Metro Manila. After series of development, the study revealed that the students strongly agree that the Digital Game-Based Learning in teaching Physics 7 is easy to use, efficient, appropriate and appealing, relevant, have correct procedures, the contents are appropriate, there are organization and presentation of the material, and the activities are enjoyable. However, there are still problems encountered like the inability to have their android phone for Digital Game-Based Learning.
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Digital Game-Based Learning, Physics, Science Education, Technology.- Home-based Instructional Materials for Grade 8 English Learners of San Francisco High School: An Intervention to Learning
Authors
1 San Francisco High School, Quezon City, PH
2 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila, PH
Source
Automation and Autonomous Systems, Vol 12, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 40-43Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the significant relationship with the academic performance of the learners and the use of home-based instructional materials as an avenue for teaching English subject for Grade 8 English learners of San Francisco High School.
The proponents used a descriptive research of a correlation type in determining the respondents’ academic performance in given tasks using the home-based instructional materials.
The findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between academic performance of the learners and the use of home-based instructional materials. Hence, the following conclusions are drawn: (1) The use of home-based instructional materials could be of great help for the instances where classes would be suspended due to given weather conditions or holiday seasons; (2) English learning could grow better for the learners as they be exposed with technology-based materials aside from the traditional means of giving school-based activities; and (3) An increase in learners’ attention may also be drawn as an effect of their exposure to varied learning materials which may be done also from the comforts of their home. With that, the following are hereby recommended: (1) Teachers must plan ahead on the materials to prepare for the home-based instructional materials especially during conditions where classes may be suspended due to environmental factors such weather conditions or even special holidays being implemented or observed in the country or even in the city where the school is located; (2) Learners must be given awareness as to the importance of this efforts being done by the teachers to address the need for continues learning as this would be a better opportunity to maintain focus in the lessons of the given subject matter; (3) Parents, must also be oriented about the use of home-based instructional materials and their significant role at home by ensuring follow-up monitoring and engagement of learner’s preparation of the given tasks. It can also be a bonding time for the parents with their child to work on the given tasks anchored in the day’s lesson; and (4) A parallel study may be conducted in order to expound further the ideas presented in this research endeavor for the welfare of the learners of the 21st century.
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E-Learning, Home-Based Instructional Materials, K-12, Task Sheets, Portfolio.- Teachers’ Views on Force and Motion: Towards the Development of Two-tier Test
Authors
1 Kasiglahan Village Senior High School, Rizal, PH
2 De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, Manila, PH
Source
Automation and Autonomous Systems, Vol 12, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 44-48Abstract
The aim of the study was to develop a two-tier multiple-choice quality assessment tool based from the views of teachers. The study employed descriptive design with qualitative analysis. The researchers interviewed and employed the test to science teachers who specialize physics, biology and chemistry. The researchers utilized 15 multiple-choice tests about motion have been validated by experts. The result shows alternative conceptions on force and motion are the definition of nonzero value and how to interpret graphs of motion, whether it is distance, velocity or acceleration time graph. The study suggests that getting views, whether teachers or students prior to testing, is a big help in doing a quality assessment tool. Ping this test, firstly, content boundaries, learning objectives and alternative conceptions were identified.Keywords
Views, Misconceptions, Forces, Motion, Two-Tier Test- Determining the Level of Basic Science Process Skills of Grade 11 Students
Authors
1 Kasiglahan Village Senior High School, Rizal, PH
2 De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, Manila, PH
Source
Automation and Autonomous Systems, Vol 12, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 1-6Abstract
Science is a body of knowledge that is systematically acquired. It is done through processes and the minimum required skills are the basic science process skills. These skills are utilized to generate factual data. The study aimed to determine the level of science process skills from various strands of senior high school. The study employed descriptive comparative design. It was participated by 50 grade 11 students came from Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), General Academic Strand (GAS), Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), and Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM). The study utilized a teacher made test consisting of 60 questions constituting six science process skills that are observing, classifying, measuring, communicating, inferring and predicting. There are ten questions allotted to each science process skill. The instrument was validated by experts in the field of science. The Cronbach’s alpha value is 0.925 which denotes that the teacher made test is reliable. The study used descriptive comparative design. About 50 students were utilized as respondents of the research. Mean and standard deviation were utilized to get the level of science process skills. Analysis of variance was used to get the differences on science process skills of students on various strands. The study revealed that level of science process skills falls on satisfactory level. It also revealed that there are significant differences on the level of science process skills of respondents when they were grouped according to strand. It is highly encouraged that lessons in science class must always target specific science process skills and it should be integrated across the disciplines.
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Science Process Skills, Level, Observing, Measuring, Classifying, Communicating, Inferring, Predicting.- Measuring Students' Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes on Solid Wastes Management
Authors
1 Science Teacher at Mataas na Paaralang Neptali A. Gonzales, US
2 De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, PH
Source
Automation and Autonomous Systems, Vol 12, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 7-11Abstract
This paper intends to measure the knowledge, skills and attitudes of students on solid wastes management for which results could be used for the development of the prototype framework which can be adapted in the integration of Environmental Education not only in Science teachings but also in other subjects as well. Results discloses positive behaviour of male and female students in all year grades through the mean scores which were interpreted Very High Level of knowledge, Very High Level of skills and Very Good attitudes towards solid wastes management. These can be considered as enabling factors to continually expose and involved our young ones in resolving the deteriorating condition of our environment and sustain the programs for restoring the Earth where every living thing live, otherwise where all of us would go once it become totally smashed. Everyone must work hand in hand to save the Earth. It’s not yet late to act.